Friday, Oct. 13, 2017

FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ is targeted to existing businesses who want to develop a plan for growing their companies. Hindsight is 20/20, so use that to create a framework and a plan to improve your business performance. In this course, you are an active participant working on your own business strategy. Facilitators are knowledgeable entrepreneur practitioners who are attuned to the issues that influence the decisions you make about your company, making the program meaningful by applying this knowledge to your business. On-going coaching enables you to access one-on-one input to continue to move your business forward even after the program has ended.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The class will meet twice a week.

We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.

Registration:

Call Janet at the Harrison County Extension office 660-425-6434 or HackertJ@missouri.edu to register. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, or if you need materials in an alternative format, please inform me when registering.

Missouri's Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adults; access to a safe structured, and effective strength training program. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy- Level 2 is a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of eight to 10 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. In order to enroll in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 2 program, you must have completed the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1 program at least twice. Participants are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to gradually build the strength beneficial to health. All equipment is provided.

Session topic:

Participants will complete a short warm-up, 8-10 strength training exercises, and a cool-down that includes stretching and deep breathing.

Registration:

To register, contact the Pettis County Extension Office at 660-827-0591.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an exercise program designed to help keep older adults active. Over this 8 week program, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. During each session, a prescribed set of 8 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.

This 6 session course will help people with chronic illness learn healthy ways to live with a disease. Knowledge and skills learned include those needed to manage and overcome physical and emotional problems caused by the disease.

Stay Strong Stay Healthy, Level 2 is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program for people who have completed Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, Level 1. This class helps adults stay active and improve their quality of life. The exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective.

Session topic:

Participants will complete warm-up sessions, a series of 8-10 strengthening exercises and then cool-down stretches.

This is a low-impact strength training program for people who are 50 or better. The class meets for 1 hour, twice a week for 8 weeks to complete a series of eight exercises with a warm-up and cool down. This program helps participants increase their physical activity which may improve strength, balance and flexibility, resulting in reduced risk for falls, better overall health and greater independence.

"Creating Resilient Families through Mind, Body and Spirit"
Raising a grandchild or other relative can be rewarding, but also challenging. The conference will provide information and resources to support your responsibilities as a caregiver in the parenting role.

Registration:

By phone 816-921-1963
Walk-ins are welcome
Conference is for adults only. more...

From the intersection on McClelland and 32nd, head south. Use the turn lane to turn right into the Freeman Business Center. Park in the back parking lot and use the back entrance.3220 McClelland, Joplin MO map...

Description:

Stay Strong Stay Healthy is an 8-week strength training program designed for older adults to maintain or gain strength, balance, and flexibility, which can decrease as we age.

LaunchU Part 1 will provide participants with an introduction to starting their own business and conducting a feasibility analysis. The section will include Introduction, Communicating the Business Concept, Gathering Information for Feasibility, Products and Services, Industry and competition, market segments and strategies.
LaunchU Part 2 will provide participants with an introduction to starting their own business and conducting a feasibility analysis. The section will include pricing, cost of business, break-even analysis, projecting sales, operating costs, cash flow, and plans for further action.

Session topic:

LaunchU Part 1 will provide participants with an introduction to starting their own business and conducting a feasibility analysis. The section will include Introduction, Communicating the Business Concept, Gathering Information for Feasibility, Products and Services, Industry and competition, market segments and strategies

Registration:

Contact Gabby Penca at gpenca@semo.edu or call at (573) 651-2304 to register for this training.

From the intersection on McClelland and 32nd, head south. Use the turn lane to turn right into the Freeman Business Center. Park in the back parking lot and use the back entrance.3220 McClelland, Joplin MO map...

Description:

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 2 is for individuals who have completed at least two rounds of Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1. In Level 2 we continue to work toward improving strength, balance, and flexibility with more challenging exercises.

Stay Strong Stay Healthy is a strength training program for middle ages and older adults who want to improve their flexibility, strength and balance, which enables individuals to improve their quality of life and remain active. No one is too inactive to participate. Each session includes warm-up exercised, simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights, and cool down exercises.

Session topic:

Orientation

Registration:

Contact the University of Missouri, 116 West Main, Union, MO or call 636-583-5141 to register.